Alan Thompson

Journalist

United States

Alan Thompson is different.

He lives in a need-to-know way: his natural curiosity prompts him to ask question after question until there's an answer.

He enjoys delving into controversial issues and giving both sides their say.

Raised on a dairy farm in southern Minnesota, he's no stranger to work. Upon graduation he spent a year teaching English in Colombia, and also coordinated the country's first-ever bilingualism program.

Please contact him at [email protected].

Portfolio
Thecitypaperbogota
11/23/2013
Medellín: Cables and rails

Hands of all ages grip the cold, silver metal bar. Pelados with piercings hang halfway out the door when it opens, somehow stepping back into the electric train just before the door closes.

Thecitypaperbogota
08/22/2013
An oasis in Medellín

The gentle wind of the Aburrá Valley makes even the hottest days a breeze. During the day, it's usually in the low 80's. At night, it reaches the low 60's. Lush green sights can be seen on its mountainside, viewable from any part of the city. The city of the eternal spring-that's Medellín.

Augiemirror
Cohen Inspires

[email protected] Google Ideas director Jared Cohen emphasized technology's present and future role as a tool that "should go hand-in-hand" with foreign policy Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Elmen Center at the annual Boe Forum on Public Affairs.

Augiemirror
CELEBRATING SOLVEIG

House fire ends 51-year career of beloved piano teacher ALAN THOMPSON [email protected] She walked the way she talked-to the point. She stood tall at 4'9" as she waddled through the Humanities' music hallway to her office, her scarf wrapped like an eighth note around her neck.

Augiemirror
Students say goodbye to "Omelette Peg"

Posted on September 20, 2012 | in Archives | by Mirror ALAN THOMPSON [email protected] Augustana Dining Services dismissed Peg Volden last Tuesday for poor attendance. Students took to Twitter with the hashtag #bringbackpeg and posted numerous Facebook memes and statuses, to express discontent.